The Taste of Mango (12A): A Very Personal Journey into Mum and Granny’s Past.
A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Taste of Mango” (2023) (from the London Film Festival). Now, I do (when I remember) republish my Film Festival reviews when the film…
Conclave (12A): Existing Between The World’s Certainties.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Conclave". A stunning film from Edward Berger based on the Robert Harris page-turner. Simply brilliant. 5/5.
Red One (12A): A Dumb Big-Budget Christmas Actioner Struggling To Find An Audience.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Red One". Disappointing Christmas romp, short on laughs and not suitable for younger kids. 2/5.
Wicked: Part 1 (PG): You Can Defy Gravity All You Like But They’ll Be No Stopping This Popular Crowdpleaser.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Wicked: Part 1". Fun, brash musical that I predict will be a box-office smash. 4/5.
Gladiator II (15): aka Strength And Honour – The Next Generation.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Gladiator II". A rip-roaring sequel from Ridley Scott that delivers thanks to a stunning Denzel Washington. 4/5.
King Frankie (15): “Dare Thy Fateful Terror’s Grasp”.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "King Frankie". A well acted but a tad predictable Irish drama. 3/5.
Swing Bout (’15’): A Boxing Movie For People Who Hate Boxing Movies.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Swing Bout". A really brilliantly taut little Irish thriller set in an offshoot to the world of boxing. 5/5.
Ransom ’79 (’12’): Two Extraordinary Stories, Past and Present, Intertwine.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Ransom '79". An engrossing documentary about a fiendish plot to bring down the Irish economy. 4/5.
EAT / SLEEP / CHEER / REPEAT (12A): Good Craic On The Cheerleading Path To The Championships.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat". An uplifting documentary following the Irish Cheerleading team. 3.5/5.
Elton John: Never Too Late (’12A’): Sanitised, But Ultimately Moving Documentary.
One Mann's Movies Film Review of "Elton John: Never Too Late". A surprisingly well-made and vibrant documentary of the great man. 4/5.